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Trial begins in Yablonski slaying case in Pennsylvania
In Washington County Pennsylvania the murder trial of Wayne Aubran Buddy Martin 23 of Cleveland begins amid a web of confessions and alleged plots tied to the 1970 Yablonski family killings. Key figures include Paul E. Gilly 47 and Claude Vealey 28 both Cleveland natives linked to the plan. The case centers on Tony Yablonski and a disputed United Mine Workers leadership bid. Charlotte Yablonski died in the attack along with her parents Margaret and Joseph. The investigation traces car license plates and a confession by Vealey naming the trio as killers and money recipients from Tony. The court fight may stretch to two years before all trials conclude.
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Washington, Pa
UPI
Joseph A. Yablonski
United Mine Workers Union
W. A
Tony” Boyle
Yablonski
Springfield
Ohio
Tennessee
Clarksville
Margaret
Charlotte
Washington
Wayne Aubran
Buddy” Martin
Cleveland
Martin
Paul E. Gilly
Claude E. Vealey
Appalachia
Gilly
Annette
Silous Huddleston
la Follette, Tenn
James C. Phillips
la Follette